Boys' Home Library Series
Published by A. L. Burt
1. Joe's Luck | by Horatio Alger (First edition) |
2. Julian Mortimer | by Harry Castlemon |
3. Adrift in the Wilds | by Edward S. Ellis |
4. Frank Fowler, the Cash Boy | by Horatio Alger (First edition) |
5. Guy Harris, the Runaway | by Harry Castlemon |
6. Ben Burton the Slate Picker | by Harry Prentice |
7. Tom Temple's Choice | by Horatio Alger (First edition) |
8. Tom, the Ready | by Randolph Hill |
9. Castaways | by James Otis |
10. Captain Kidd's Treasure | by James Franklin Pitts (Later “Treasure” replaced by “Gold”) |
11. Tom Thatcher's Fortune | by Horatio Alger (First edition) |
12. Lost in the Canyon | by Alfred R. Calhoun |
13. Young Hero | by Edward S. Ellis |
14. Errand Boy | by Horatio Alger (First edition) |
15. Island Treasure | by Frank H. Converse |
16. Runaway Brig | by James Otis |
17. Jaunt Through Java | by Edward S. Ellis |
18. King of Apeland | by Harry Prentice |
19. Tom, the Boot-Black | by Horatio Alger |
20. Roy Gilbert's Search | by William P. Chipman |
21. Treasure Finders | by James Otis |
22. Budd Boyd's Triumph | by William P. Chipman |
23. Tony, the Hero | by Horatio Alger |
24. Captured by the Zulus | by Harry Prentice |
A. L. Burt issued these titles monthly from September, 1887 to June,
1890.
Volumes 20-24 were issued quarterly.
Details about the Alger first editions can be found here: https://www.horatioalgersociety.net/newsboys/newsboys2000-2009/nb2000-07jul-aug.pdf
Volumes 1-24 were not published after 1890.
Paperback. Cover illustrations as seen below. 7.25” x 4.75"